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the other thing that's so different this time around is the role of egypt is completely different because the arab spring has happened. we used to kind of know where -- we knew exactly where hose any mubarak stood. >> are they a mediator? an instigator? >> i don't think they know. >> they're trying to figure out their role. i'm not trying to minimize what's going on but i think traders are using this as an excuse to bid oil prices higher. we're not at a point we're seeing evidence that you can see a cut-off in oil supplies, especially for new york oil. >> that's ultimately the question. will there be a disruption? what series of events would occur to stop the flow of oil? >> suez canal, wherever it is, we're not there yet but trading it up just in case -- >> it ignites something wider. >> our own oil market in new york trades more on our economic fundamentals and tends to follow brent, not the other way around these days. brent's been going higher. >> london brent is far more influenced than by what's going on in texas. >> you bet it is. as the oil market goes, lately, the stock market ha
the other thing that's so different this time around is the role of egypt is completely different because the arab spring has happened. we used to kind of know where -- we knew exactly where hose any mubarak stood. >> are they a mediator? an instigator? >> i don't think they know. >> they're trying to figure out their role. i'm not trying to minimize what's going on but i think traders are using this as an excuse to bid oil prices higher. we're not at a point we're seeing...
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first of all, egypt. we've seen days of protests because the new president claims some autocratic powers for himself. yesterday was the first day to see the egyptian market. it plummeted. we really don't know how this arab spring is going to unfold as we head into yet another year of it. >> broadly speaking, is that an oil play? >> yes, that's the possibility as we look at unrest. the other issue is argentina. a new york judge made a controversial ruling against argentina. they have a couple of payments coming up in december and we know a lot of emerging market funds own argentine debts and they may not make the coupon payments. that could have an impact. plus, there's controversy about the decision itself and whether or not it could actually impact the payment and settlement system of the international financial market. i'm sure that's going to get resolved but we should be watching. >> there could be a domino effect. >> exactly. uncertainty. >> we're focusing on greece and spain but -- >> they still mat
first of all, egypt. we've seen days of protests because the new president claims some autocratic powers for himself. yesterday was the first day to see the egyptian market. it plummeted. we really don't know how this arab spring is going to unfold as we head into yet another year of it. >> broadly speaking, is that an oil play? >> yes, that's the possibility as we look at unrest. the other issue is argentina. a new york judge made a controversial ruling against argentina. they have...
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the israeli ambassador will be leaving egypt within a few hours. this attack in gaza is becoming an international event, which could threaten to make the region even more volatile. >> martin fletcher, thank you very much. maria. >> well, the attack having a major impact on the oil market today. we're watching prices move up. bertha coombs is here with that angle. over to you. what can you tell us? >> as those headlines cross, and in particular the headlines coming from israel that this was the beginning of a prolonged effort to combat hamas. that is what september oil spiking up 1% on a day when after poor retail sales, we really were seeing not much movement at all. traders are saying this definitely puts the geo political risk on the table as martin describes. the fact this could spread and cause more destabilization in the area. what they look for as well, this is not an oil producing area. this could spread. what it means if israel is willing to act so forcefully with regard to israel, perhaps, and iran. that is the big picture and what would r
the israeli ambassador will be leaving egypt within a few hours. this attack in gaza is becoming an international event, which could threaten to make the region even more volatile. >> martin fletcher, thank you very much. maria. >> well, the attack having a major impact on the oil market today. we're watching prices move up. bertha coombs is here with that angle. over to you. what can you tell us? >> as those headlines cross, and in particular the headlines coming from israel...
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we're talking about specifically violence in egypt. after a decree by egyptian president mohamed morsi that put his decisions above legal challenge. protesters accusing him of a coup. all eyes of course on egypt, as well as israel and gaza where the cease-fire is still in place. oil prices also saw additional port on the news out of europe, optimism over greece today. west texas intermediate closing above $88 a barrel, up 1% in this short rned session. brent risie ining as well but slightly less than that. >>> nonetheless, energy prices apparently are about to get lower. our next guest is talking 70s on crude for next year. john, why are you so bearish on oil for next year? >> a couple of things. global economy doesn't look all that great for next year particularly in europe. they have a lot to get together, the greece situation. we're also now -- >> it's going to get worse than it is this year. >> yeah. iea, opec itself all looking for demand declines next year in terms of growth. also, two things that bedevilled the brent market this
we're talking about specifically violence in egypt. after a decree by egyptian president mohamed morsi that put his decisions above legal challenge. protesters accusing him of a coup. all eyes of course on egypt, as well as israel and gaza where the cease-fire is still in place. oil prices also saw additional port on the news out of europe, optimism over greece today. west texas intermediate closing above $88 a barrel, up 1% in this short rned session. brent risie ining as well but slightly...
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come in and remove those explosives that they are around the oilfield and also in the border between egypt and libya and so forth. liz: let's do the low hanging fruit first. i know the oil companies gather to talk about contracts for 2013. they're back to prewar numbers, 1.6 million barrels per day. a lot of the infrastructure would get back up to that. >> yes, i did. liz: is it updating infrastructure, what would it be? >> libya right now really looking to develop the oil services, looking to develop their oilfield, also upgrading refineries plenty more market for our high-quality oil. but also more so interested right now to develop, to bring the telecommunications from two g. to 3g. they're looking for infrastructure to do that. liz: you just said you're they'e looking for people to come do that. if i am a u.s. business, they're looking to lure companies, there isn't really a solid full of government yet, no constitution, what is the new leadership that comes in and changes everything and companies that struck a contract with one leadership group is all changed. >> i'm happy to announce
come in and remove those explosives that they are around the oilfield and also in the border between egypt and libya and so forth. liz: let's do the low hanging fruit first. i know the oil companies gather to talk about contracts for 2013. they're back to prewar numbers, 1.6 million barrels per day. a lot of the infrastructure would get back up to that. >> yes, i did. liz: is it updating infrastructure, what would it be? >> libya right now really looking to develop the oil services,...